Heating mantles are the safest method of laboratory
heating because they avoid the burn hazards associated
with other styles of heaters. Heating mantles uniformly
heat glassware and remain cool to the touch, even at
internal temperatures >300° C. Series-OS (soft shell) heating mantles can be placed directly on
top of magnetic stirrers providing vigorous mixing
using a stirring bar.
Series-TM (hard shell) heating mantles have a self-supporting
aluminum shell. The TM mantle is stable on bench tops and due to the extra
insulation, the exterior remains cool to the touch. Maximum internal temperature of 450° C. Not suitable for use with magnetic stirrers.
